NBA Wednesday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 5, 2025
Last updated: Nov 4, 2025, 5:57PM | Published: Nov 4, 2025, 7:57AM
Draftstars Australia's NBA Wednesday Late DFS contest starts at 2:00pm AEDT on November 5, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NBA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NBA contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 5 and beyond.
Featured NBA Games
Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate features these match-ups:
- Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns
- LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW, PG) | $16,440 | 46.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC, PF/C) | $9,030 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Ajay Mitchell (OKC, SG) | $11,730 | 15.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Moses Moody (GSW, SG/SF) | $6,000 | 16.3 | 2.7 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
PG (Point Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,440 | 46.2 | 2.8 |
| Value | Stephen Curry (GSW) | $16,440 | 46.2 | 2.8 |
| Fade | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,460 | 39.1 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,920 | 18 | 2.6 |
SG (Shooting Guard)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Devin Booker (PHX) | $18,460 | 39.1 | 2.1 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,000 | 16.3 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Ajay Mitchell (OKC) | $11,730 | 15.8 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Alex Caruso (OKC) | $6,920 | 18 | 2.6 |
SF (Small Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $16,450 | 39.3 | 2.4 |
| Value | Moses Moody (GSW) | $6,000 | 16.3 | 2.7 |
| Fade | Aaron Wiggins (OKC) | $10,170 | 21.8 | 2.1 |
| Cheapie | Buddy Hield (GSW) | $6,000 | 15.3 | 2.5 |
PF (Power Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | $16,450 | 39.3 | 2.4 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $9,030 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $16,960 | 34.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Dunn (PHX) | $9,270 | 23.2 | 2.5 |
C (Center)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ivica Zubac (LAC) | $13,030 | 34.2 | 2.6 |
| Value | John Collins (LAC) | $9,030 | 29.2 | 3.2 |
| Fade | Chet Holmgren (OKC) | $16,960 | 34.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Brook Lopez (LAC) | $6,000 | 13.1 | 2.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NBA Wednesday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like John Collins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Stephen Curry is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Moses Moody.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ajay Mitchell is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NBA Wednesday Late slate closes at 2:00pm AEDT on Wednesday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NBA DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NBA fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NBA Wednesday Late slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NBA DFS line-ups.
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